Lee Bentley Announced as New Councillor: A Win for Reform in Cheadle West
The 16th of April 2026 saw 15.25 percent of the local population of Cheadle West turn out to vote in the by-election. Two candidates stood: Emma Chatwin for the Green Party and Lee Bentley for the Reform Party. The count took place quietly on a rainy Thursday evening as candidates, their agents, and local county councillor Gary Bentley lent support. It’s a turning point for Cheadle as neither the Labour Party nor the Conservative Party chose to field a candidate, meaning chan
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Green Libraries in the Month of May
This year, Staffordshire Libraries are focusing on recycling, re-use, food waste, everyday waste management , and sharing simple actions that can make a big difference. All month long, you'll find posts featuring useful resources and collaborations with partners throughout the county to provide practical advice on minimizing waste in daily life. There’s something for everyone, with events and activities ranging from recycled crafts for little ones to relaxed reading cafés
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If You Live in Cheadle West Ward, Don't Forget to Vote Today!
Voting in the by-election is not only your democratic right but a great opportunity for a local person who is passionate about Cheadle to take their place on the Town Council, but they need you to help them get there. Knowing that local people put their trust in them will help the new councillor feel confident and it will make a difference to local governance. Who you vote for is entirely your choice (of course) - both are worthy candidates and if you'd like to read our inter
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Cheadle Historical Society - Medieval in May - King Richard III talk
Summer Programme 21st May 7.00 for 7.30 New Life Church, Tape St, Cheadle Visitors £3 The speaker for the May meeting is Mr. Harry Tomkinson. Harry specializes in the medieval period, and in particular that of Edward IV and Richard III. He has worked at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, working alongside Philippa Langley, who was instrumental in the finding of Richard III. He travels extensively doing lectures, talks, and tours, and is an active member of The
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Dearly Departed - Staffordshire Moorlands
Dearly Departed - Staffordshire Moorlands
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OUTSIDE Arts Grants £24,000 to Support Moorlands Artists
Arts programme OUTSIDE has awarded 30 Creative Community Commissions to artists, community groups and organisations across the Staffordshire Moorlands. The successful funding applications, totalling over £24,000, were selected by OUTSIDE’s advisory group and youth advisory group made up of local residents, and will support a wide range of arts activity to take place over the next year in the district’s towns, villages and rural areas. Funded projects span all kinds of art for
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Reader's Letters...
Since COGNEWS began we've always encouraged local people telling us their views and ask questions about things on their minds. We've never really shared this information before now, prefering to investigate and them let the individuals know our findings, helping where we can set things straight. So we're delighted to be able to bring you this new segment - Reader's Letters, where you can share things that bother you, things you're celebrating, or things you'd like others to k
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